THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF DEPUTY DENNIS M. CHAVEZ.  HE PASSED AWAY ON AUGUST 31, 2025. DENNIS STARTED WORKING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON DECEMBER 8, 1978.  HE RETIRED AS A DEPUTY AT COURT SERVICES EAST, DOWNEY COURT ON JANUARY 31, 2009.